Tann Family History
Honoring our Ancestors
"Discovering our Tann Family Ancestors"
Explore our Tann Family's reliable ancestry histories on this page. We've diligently sourced data from primary and secondary sources to provide you with accurate details about each individual. Feel free to delve into our records and discover the historic lineage."
"Uncover the Early History of the Kicotan Nation: Indigenous Roots in Virginia"
The Tann family’s rich history traces back to Virginia, where they were part of the Indigenous Kicotan Nation. Discover more about the Kicotan people and their remarkable heritage by exploring the full story.
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Possible Connections to the Kicotan's
By Elizabeth Tann
Elizabeth Tann is the descendant of Albert and Jane (Daniels) Tann of Georgia. Elizabeth researched the Tann family and the information below is her contribution to the Tann Family genealogy.
Samuel Shawnee born 1474 in Virginia. Samuel Shawnee died in 1570. (Samuel Shawnee) married Winauske born 1440-1495.
Morning Ripple born 1496 in Virginia married Nonoma Ripple Winauske born 1480 in Virginia. Morning Ripple and Nonoma Ripple Winauske son, Chief Elsenore "Running Stream" born 1500 what is now called Jamestown, Virginia. "Running Stream" married 'Dashing Stream Winsinocock (b. 1495).
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Running Stream and Dashing Stream Winsinocock children:
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Scent Flower 1517-1600
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Japasaw Stream Patawomeck
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Morning Flower born abt. 1517-1570
Matatish Winauske Nonoma Powhatan was born 1551 in Powhatan Virginia. Her father was Great Powhatan Nemattanon (Don Luis Velesco) Japasaw and his mother was "Scent Flower.
Sir Thomas Gates
(Govenor of Virginia)
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"desyrous for to be Revendged upon the Indyans att "KeKowhatan"
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"To drive the remaining savages name from the land known as "Kikotan Massacre"
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1611: -Change the Savage name of Kicowtan to Elizabeth City (Virginia)
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Kikotan erased from memory.
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" To root out {the indian} from being any longer a people."
Northhampton, North Carolina Marriages
Discover the Legacy of Kicotan Ancestors: Tracing Indigenous Heritage"
In a June 1695 Virginia document, you’ll uncover the names of Robert Sweat, William Sweat, and John Kicotan, significant figures connected to Virginia’s Indigenous and colonial history. This historical record offers a glimpse into the lives of individuals from the Kicotan Nation and their interactions during that period.
If you're researching the Sweat family lineage or the Kicotan people, this document provides valuable insights into their legacy.
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June 8, 1695,
Surry County, Virginia
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Wm: Swett
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Robt. Swett
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John Kicotan
